The 100 Most Powerful Women

#30 Anne Sweeney

Sweeney is responsible for Disney's entertainment and news properties. Negotiated groundbreaking deal with Apple's iTunes to make ABC hits available for download. Credited with the network's tween revolution, which propelled properties like Hannah Montana and High School Musical into multibillion-dollar international franchises. Helped turn the Disney Channel into a teen star incubator. — Helen Coster

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